1. First you need to decide what exactly you will depict on the clock. This could be your child’s favorite fairy-tale or cartoon character, or just a cute animal. I chose a little hedgehog who is getting to know the beautiful world around him. Use a pencil to sketch the future painting. If you don’t know how to draw at all, then simply use carbon paper to translate a drawing from a children’s book.
2. Now, using a screwdriver, disassemble the old watch, removing the hands, and then the clock mechanism itself.
3. Draw a dial on the blank. Try to make the numbers large enough. Make your drawing more accurate and clear.
4. Turn on the burning device. Wait until the tip is hot enough. Burn the picture, tracing the drawing along the outline. Burn out the numbers, filling them completely. In this case, it is best to set the power of the burning device to maximum, this will save you time.
5.Now you need to color the drawing. To do this you need watercolor, brushes (you can use synthetic, squirrel or kolinsky) and a piece of paper as a palette. When coloring, don’t be afraid to mix colors to create smooth transitions. This will give the work a picturesque look.
6. When the paint has dried, coat the work with varnish. I recommend using acrylic, as it has no odor and dries quickly enough. It is convenient to apply it with a synthetic brush. In this case, it is necessary to be careful. While working, do not put too much pressure on the brush, otherwise you risk smearing the paint layer.
7. After waiting for the varnish to dry completely, you can begin assembling the watch. Using double-sided tape, secure the mechanism on the back side. Then insert the battery. Turning the clock over, attach the hands: hour, minute and finally second. Set the time.
8. After making sure that the clock is running, hang it on the wall using double-sided tape. A watch made by your own hands will definitely remind your child not only of time, but also of your love!
